US Bridges

ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S of Beach ST · Structure no. R050154DDDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway is a steel frame carrying ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,386 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy
CrossesST107 Broadway
Location.32 KM S of Beach ST
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.40401, -71.01741
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2024)
Projected traffic77,386 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over ST107 Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.